Trusted Cybersecurity Compliance Partner
QMet helps organisations across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region strengthen cybersecurity posture, achieve regulatory compliance, and implement resilient governance and management systems. Our expertise spans cybersecurity advisory, digital risk management, ISO certification consultancy, regulatory compliance frameworks, and professional training services.
With nearly two decades of implementation experience, we support government entities, financial institutions, telecom providers, healthcare organisations, energy companies, and industrial enterprises in aligning with Saudi national regulations and internationally recognised standards — including NCA ECC, SAMA Cybersecurity Framework, PDPL, CST requirements, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 9001, and related governance frameworks.
Strengthening Cybersecurity, Digital Resilience, and Compliance Since 2005
- Established Since 2005
- PECB Accredited Partner
- IRCA Certified Auditors
- Exemplar Global Recognised
- NCA | SAMA | PDPL | CST
- Compliance Specialists
Strengthening Cybersecurity, Digital Resilience, and Compliance Since 2005
Established 2005
Nearly 20 years of ISO and cybersecurity consultancy experience in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.
Multi-sector Expertise
Serving government, banking, telecom, healthcare, oil & gas, aviation, and industrial enterprises.
Accredited Training Body
PECB, IRCA, and Exemplar Global accredited training programmes for individuals and corporate teams.
End-to-End Delivery
From cybersecurity assessments and implementation to audit readiness, certification support, and continuous improvement.
Established in 2005, QMet is a cybersecurity, digital advisory, and management systems consultancy headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a presence in Bahrain. We support public and private sector organisations in strengthening cybersecurity posture, meeting national regulatory requirements, and achieving internationally recognised compliance and ISO certification objectives.
Our team of experienced consultants, cybersecurity specialists, and certified auditors delivers practical, implementation-focused advisory services — not just documentation support. We work closely with operational teams to build secure, audit-ready, and operationally effective systems that support long-term resilience, governance, and business performance.
Our advisory experience spans frameworks including NCA, PDPL, SAMA, and CST, alongside international standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 20000-1, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, and more — enabling us to support enterprise-wide cybersecurity, digital governance, and multi-standard compliance programmes.
Guided by Principle. Delivered with Expertise.
Inspiring Trust for a More Resilient World
We support a business environment where organisations can adopt technology with confidence. As digital risks grow, trust and resilience become foundational. Our focus is on strengthening secure digital ecosystems where businesses and institutions can operate safely, adapt to change, and grow without disruption.
Building Confidence in Conformity
Our mission is to support organisations in navigating cybersecurity, compliance, and regulatory expectations with clarity. We translate complex requirements into practical, workable actions — helping organisations make informed decisions and maintain confidence throughout their compliance journey.
Impartiality
We maintain independence in our assessments and recommendations. Our guidance is grounded in evidence, professional expertise, and objective evaluation — ensuring clients receive advice they can trust.
Objectivity
Our evaluations are based on facts, recognised frameworks, and real risk insight. This allows us to provide clear, honest views that help organisations focus on what matters most.
Managing Conflicts of Interest
We proactively identify and manage potential conflicts to protect the integrity of our work. Transparency and ethical conduct remain central to every engagement.
Why Saudi Arabia's Leading Organisations Choose QMet
Choosing the right consultancy partner is a critical decision. QMet brings a combination of technical depth, regulatory expertise, and a track record of practical delivery that generic advisory firms cannot match.
“Rather than treating compliance as a checkbox exercise, we focus on building long-term operational resilience through cybersecurity maturity, continuous improvement, and workforce capability development.”
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01 Established since 2005 — nearly 20 years of ISO and cybersecurity consultancy in Saudi Arabia
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02 Deep regulatory expertise across NCA, SAMA, PDPL, CST, and Saudi Aramco compliance frameworks
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03 PECB, IRCA, and Exemplar Global accredited training programmes — internationally recognised qualifications
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04 Practical, audit-ready approach — management systems built for daily operations, not just documentation
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05 Multi-sector experience across government, banking, healthcare, telecom, oil & gas, and aviation
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06 End-to-end programme support: gap assessment, implementation, internal audit, certification readiness, and ongoing improvement
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07 Dual-jurisdiction presence: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Manama, Bahrain
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08 Cybersecurity specialists, ISO Lead Auditors, and implementation consultants with real-world operational and audit exposure
Four Integrated Practices. One Trusted Partner.
QMet operates across four specialist practice areas — each designed to address a distinct organisational need, and all underpinned by the same practical, delivery-focused methodology.
Sector-Specific Expertise Across Saudi Arabia's Most Regulated Industries
QMet supports public and private sector organisations across Saudi Arabia, delivering ISO certification, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance services tailored to the unique risk profiles, regulatory requirements, and operational environments of each industry.
Saudi Regulatory Frameworks & ISO Standards We Support
QMet provides compliance consultancy, gap assessments, implementation support, and audit readiness across Saudi Arabia’s national cybersecurity and data protection regulations, as well as a comprehensive range of internationally recognised ISO management system standards.
Saudi Regulatory Frameworks
- Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC)
- Data Cybersecurity Controls (DCC)
- Cloud Cybersecurity Controls (CCC)
- Critical Systems Cybersecurity Controls
- OT Cybersecurity Controls (OTCC)
- Telework Cybersecurity Controls (TCC)
- OSMACC · NCNICC Private Sector
- Cybersecurity Regulatory Framework (CRF — CL1 to CL3)
- Cloud Classification (Class A, B & C)
- SAMA Cybersecurity Framework
- PCI DSS Regulatory Alignment
- Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
- AI Adoption Framework & AI Ethics Principles
- AI Readiness Framework & NDMO Requirements
- Cybersecurity Compliance Certificate (CCC)
- Cybersecurity Compliance Certificate Plus (CCC+)
ISO Standards
- ISO 27001 — Information Security Management System
- ISO 22301 — Business Continuity Management System
- ISO 20000-1 — IT Service Management System
- ISO 27701 — Privacy Information Management System
- ISO 31000 — Enterprise Risk Management
- ISO 42001 — Artificial Intelligence Management System
- ISO 56001 — Innovation Management System
- ISO 55000 — Asset Management
Additional standards supported based on client requirements.
A Structured, Practical Approach to Certification and Compliance
Every QMet engagement follows a structured methodology designed to deliver real outcomes — not just documentation. Our approach ensures that management systems and compliance programmes are implemented correctly, embedded into daily operations, and capable of sustaining certification and regulatory scrutiny over time.
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01 Understand Where You Are Gap Assessment We begin with a thorough gap assessment against your target standard or regulatory framework — identifying control deficiencies, process gaps, documentation shortfalls, and risk exposures. This gives leadership a clear, honest baseline.
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02 Define the Path Forward Roadmap & Planning We develop a tailored implementation roadmap with clear milestones, resource requirements, and timelines. Rather than a generic template, every plan is sized and scoped to your organisation’s structure and existing capabilities.
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03 Build and Embed Implementation Our consultants work directly with your teams to implement governance structures, risk-based controls, documented policies and procedures, and operational processes — ensuring the management system functions in practice, not just on paper.
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04 Validate and Strengthen Internal Audit & Review Before any external certification audit, we conduct structured internal audits to identify remaining gaps, test control effectiveness, and ensure your teams are prepared and confident for third-party assessment.
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05 Certify and Sustain Certification & Continuous Improvement We support you through the certification audit process and provide ongoing advisory to maintain certification, address surveillance audit requirements, and drive continuous improvement aligned with your evolving risk environment.
Internationally Accredited. Globally Recognised.
QMet Academy’s training programmes are delivered under internationally recognised accreditations, ensuring that qualifications earned through our courses hold professional credibility and are accepted by employers and certification bodies worldwide.
Professional Evaluation and Certification Board
A globally recognised certification body providing accredited training and professional credentials across a wide range of ISO standards and management system disciplines. PECB-certified qualifications are accepted internationally across industry and government.
International Register of Certificated Auditors
One of the world’s leading professional registers for certificated auditors, IRCA credentials are recognised globally as the benchmark standard for audit competency. QMet’s IRCA-aligned programmes support professional audit qualification and continuing development.
Internationally Recognised Credentials
Exemplar Global provides internationally recognised credentials for auditors and trainers, supporting professional development and training quality assurance. Qualifications attained through Exemplar Global programmes demonstrate verified competency and professional standing.
Frequently Asked Questions About QMet
Common questions about certification, cybersecurity and compliance with QMet.
Q1 How long does certification preparation usually take?
It depends on your current maturity, the standard, and the scope you're certifying. A gap analysis at the start of an engagement gives you a realistic, organization-specific timeline rather than a generic estimate.
Q2 What does "audit-ready" actually mean?
It means your policies, procedures, and records consistently reflect what your organization actually does - so a certification body's Stage 1/Stage 2 audit (or a surveillance audit) finds evidence, not gaps.
Q3 What's included in your cybersecurity services?
Penetration testing, SOC 2 readiness, third-party risk management, and broader governance and cyber-resilience advisory. See the Cybersecurity hub for the full list.
Q4 Do you support region-specific regulatory frameworks?
Yes - our Frameworks & Regulations hub covers the specific regulatory frameworks we support, alongside the international ISO standards catalogue.
Q5 How is your training delivered?
Through QMet Academy - modular, instructor-led professional training and certification-preparation courses. Visit the Academy hub for the current course catalog.
Q6 Can QMet manage cybersecurity on an ongoing basis, not just a one-time project?
Yes - QMet Digital covers ongoing security solution integration across data, network, application, cloud, identity and endpoint environments, not just one-off assessments.
Q7 Do you tailor solutions by industry?
Yes - see the Industries hub for the standards, frameworks, and services most relevant to your specific sector.
Q8 Do you only assess, or do you help implement the management system itself?
Both. Our Management System Implementation service works hands-on with your team to build the actual policies, procedures, and records a certification body expects - not just a gap report.
Ready to Work with QMet?
Whether you are beginning your ISO certification journey, addressing a regulatory compliance requirement, or looking to develop your team’s professional credentials — our consultants are ready to help.